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Add 3/9 and 10/14

3/9 + 10/14 is 22/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    3/9 = 3 × 14/9 × 14 = 42/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    10/14 = 10 × 9/14 × 9 = 90/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/126 + 90/126 = 42 + 90/126 = 132/126
  5. 132/126 simplified gives 22/21
  6. So, 3/9 + 10/14 = 22/21
    In mixed form: 11/21

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